An acute scrotum is defined as an acute painful swelling of the scrotum or its contents, accompanied by local signs or general symptoms. Emergencies of the scrotum must be attended with promptness and great finesse. The two most common emergencies of the scrotum which can affect children and young adults…

A 56-year-Old-gentleman presented with urinary frequency, diminishing urinary flow and incomplete voiding. He also complained of increased nocturnal frequency. He was a non diabetic and non hypertensive. Routine haematological and biochemical parameters were within normal range. His PSA was normal,…

If an artery or a blood-carrying pipe in the body gets damaged due to any reason, the oxygen supply to various organs of the body, including limbs, becomes jeopardized. This may result in a loss of hand or foot.  In our country, a lot of ignorance, apathy and myths about vascular injury are prevalent…

Pediatrics is a medical specialty that manages medical conditions affecting babies, children and young people. It helps to integrate children with differently able into family and community life. To achieve this, children participate in physical and psychological therapy and carers/mothers are educated…

Scientists with icddr,b’s non-communicable diseases programme and their international collaborators have received a large award from the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Medical Research Council and Welcome Trust to study ways to lower blood pressure in adults living in rural…

Masters in Public Health (MPH) program of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) organized a day-long workshop and seminar for physiotherapists on “Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace Including Low Back Pain – Prevention and Treatment”. The program was scheduled…

Tadalafil relaxes muscles found in the walls of blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. Tadalafil under the name of Cialis is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate). Another brand of tadalafil is…

Tolterodine is an antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) agent. It works by blocking a chemical that causes contractions of the bladder. Tolterodine is used for treating overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your…

Sean Williams There's arguably no diagnosis patients can receive from their doctors that's scarier than cancer. The fear inspired by a cancer…

James Gallagher The first children with debilitating "mystery" diseases have finally been given a diagnosis as part of a huge scheme to analyse…

An often deadly and difficult to treat bacterial disease is much more prevalent than previously thought and kills tens of thousands of people worldwide…

Do treatments for thinning hair and baldness really work? If you’re seeing more of your balding scalp every morning in the bathroom mirror -- and…